I find it sad that Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died this week and most of the news surrounding his death is about his financial life…how much his estate dropped in value, speculation of his net worth, how much debt he had accumulated and who will get what.

It’s tragic that this remarkably talented man, who contributed greatly to the world of music and dance, died at such a young age. And all people have to talk about is his net worth? This is oddly ironic.

If anything, Michael Jackson serves as a powerful reminder to us all of how little money matters in the end. For even with all of Michael’s success and money, it could not buy him what he seemed to have wanted and needed most: love and happiness.

Michael Jackson serves as a reminder to us all of what money cannot buy:Money cannot heal a broken childhood.Money cannot protect you or make you feel safe.Money cannot make you feel good about yourself.Money cannot make you feel whole and beautiful.Money cannot give you a sense of self or self-acceptance.Money cannot heal the pain you hold or the loneliness you feel.

I think it would be great if we all took a moment to reflect on and honor just how much joy, beauty and music Michael Jackson brought into our lives…in spite of the pain he held.

Deborah Price

Money Coach Deborah Price is devoted to offering hope and support during these difficult times. She has spent 25 years helping people deal with financial stress from a spiritual, emotional and practical perspective.

A longtime financial advisor, she left that industry in 2001 to become a pioneer in the field of Money Coaching. She is founder of The Money Coaching Institute in Petaluma, California. Through the coaching process she has developed people are able to heal past financial traumas and increase their financial self-esteem.

Money Coaching is a psychological and spiritual process for identifying and changing money patterns, beliefs and behaviors in order to live a more purposeful and financially conscious life.

Deborah is an inspiring speaker, teacher and leading expert in her field. She is the author of Money Therapy: Using the Eight Money Types to Create Wealth and Prosperity and Money Magic: Unleashing Your Potential for Wealth and Prosperity.